1 � used to join words or groups of words ? We have ice cream and cake for dessert.

? He's feeling strong and healthy. ? She answered quickly and confidently. ? He
swerved and avoided an accident. ? She's the club's secretary and treasurer. ? He
walked into the room and sat down at the table. ? an actor who is tall, dark, and
handsome
2 : added to : plus
? 2 and 2 equals 4.
3 a � used to describe an action that is repeated or that occurs for a long time ?
The dog barked and barked. ? She cried and cried.
b � used to repeat a word for emphasis ? You and you alone are responsible for
correcting these errors. ? There were hundreds and hundreds of people there. ? The
project is becoming more and more expensive. ? The work is getting harder and
harder.
4 a � used to describe actions that occur at the same time ? They walked and
talked. ? We sat and waited for hours.
b � used to describe an action that occurs after another action ? They drove five
miles and stopped to eat. ? He promised to come and didn't.
c � used to describe an action that occurs after and is caused by another action ?
I told him to go and he went.
5 � used after go, come, try, write, etc., to indicate the purpose of an action ?
Why don't you go/come and see her? [=go/come to see her] ? I'll try and do it.
[=I'll try to do it] ? Promise that you'll write and tell me [=write to tell me]
about your vacation.
6 � used to indicate a choice ? You have to choose between him and me.
7 � used to start a new sentence or clause that continues or adds to a previous
sentence or clause ? These problems have been occurring for many years, as everyone
acknowledges. And of course they are going to continue unless something is done. ?
Critics of the administration�and there many of them�have objected to the new plan.
? �Well, I've spoken to him�� �And?� �And he said yes!�
8 a � used after hundred and thousand when saying a number aloud ? a/one hundred
and twenty-four [=124] ? two thousand and sixty-five [=2,065]
b � used when saying aloud a number that is followed by a fraction ? seven and
three quarters [=73/4] ? One and a half years have passed since then. = A year and
a half has passed since then.
9 � used to indicate the point where two streets meet or cross ? a restaurant
located at (the corner of) Main Street and First Avenue